FIVE brand new pieces of equipment have been installed in the Meadows after years of hard work from local authorities and groups. In 2009, plans were put in motion to develop the the Meadows for the benefit of the whole community. The beginning of the Meadows' facelift began in 2013 when two pieces of equipment — the buddy board and the pendulum swing — were installed. Paid for by Tavistock Town Council, phase one was complete, and then phase two began. This phase was brought to existence thanks to section 106 funding, generated by the Redrow estate development at Tiddybrook. The section 106 Community Facilities Fund grant was put towards new play equipment to the sum of £27,500 — the rota bounce, hurricane swing and the five point swing, which were installed and completed on Friday. West Devon Borough councillor Alison Clish-Green, who has been involved in deciding how the section 106 was spent, said: 'I am delighted that West Devon Borough Council has given a grant of £27,500 towards this worthwhile community project. It is great that this is an on-going project, so that as funds come forward more equipment can be provided. It is also commendable that so many people are behind the project, all working together.' The next phase is dependent on a Biffa Grant, applied for by the Friends of the Meadows, formed by representatives from the town council, the youth café, Transition Tavistock, Tavistock Lions, BID and the Meadows Makeover group. If the grant is approved, the Meadows could see the installation of a toddler's play zone, percussion play area, trampoline, dizzy roundabout and a rockscape climbing facility — planned to start in October this year and take six months to complete, costing around £100,000. Wayne Southall, general manager for Tavistock Town Council, said: 'We had four significant public consultations to determine the needs of users held within schools and at the heart of the community. The consultations have shown a need for a fenced in, new toddler facility as a priority due to the age of existing play equipment and concerns regarding ancillary areas, the unfenced river and canal either side. 'The other pieces of equipment which we want to install will benefit a wider age range, incorporating challenging equipment for all ages and with equal provision. 'The aim is to deliver a sustainable project with identified community need and benefit, for an ever increasing local population.' Community group the Meadows Makeover was formed to raise funds to pay for a zip wire for the older children of the town. Keri Pierce, from the group, said: 'We are thrilled, as a group, to see so many new and exciting pieces of equipment installed in the Meadows. It is sturdy, colourful and suitable for a wide age range. 'We look forward to the installation of the fenced-in toddler area which will mean there really is something for everyone. 'This has truly been a whole community effort, with the Makeover group providing a link between the people of Tavistock and the town council and fundraising for a key piece of equipment — the zip wire.  'A lot of planning by the council has got the Meadows this far and we can't wait to see it at the end.' Of the whole project, which could cost in the region of £210,000, Tavistock town mayor Harry Smith said: 'I am very happy that progress is being made in the updating of play equipment in the Meadows. 'Tavistock Town Council was responsible for the purchase, delivery and installation of the equipment. 'It is pleasing to see the results of the work of the Friends of the Meadows group actually in place and to know that the efforts of the Meadows Makeover group could soon result in the addition of a zip wire. 'The recently added equipment in the Meadows is part of an overall scheme which the town council agreed after public consultation. The cost of the new equipment was achieved by Tavistock Town Council match funding a Community Facilities Fund grant and the council remains committed to achieving the complete scheme in the future.'